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22) Cream of Mushroom Soup with Tarragon and Croutons

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 12 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup milk or half-and-half
  • 1 tsp dried tarragon or 1 tbsp fresh, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup croutons store-bought or homemade

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, 5 minutes.
  2. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook until browned, about 6–8 minutes.
  3. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in broth until smooth.
  4. Simmer 10 minutes. Stir in milk and tarragon; warm through but do not boil.
  5. Season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with croutons.